Motorcycle helmet securement system and methods of affixment and usage thereof

ABSTRACT

A motorcycle helmet securement system ( 20 ) and methods for affixment ( 100 ) and use ( 200 ) of the helmet securement system ( 20 ) are provided. The helmet securement system ( 20 ) includes a motorcycle seat ( 30 ), first and second securement devices ( 40,60 ), and a motorcycle helmet ( 24 ). Each of the two securement devices ( 40,60 ) is made up of a first securement end ( 43,63 ) with a first component ( 51,71 ) of a buckle ( 50,70 ) attached thereto, a second securement end ( 47,67 ) with a second component ( 52,72 ) of the buckle ( 50,70 ) attached thereto, and first and second affixment ends ( 44,48,64,68 ) affixed to the motorcycle seat ( 30 ). The motorcycle helmet ( 24 ) has a chin guard ( 26 ). The first securement ends ( 43,47,63,67 ) of the securement devices ( 40,60 ) pass through an inside ( 28 ) of the helmet ( 24 ), over the chin guard ( 26 ), and engage the second securement ends ( 44,48,64,68 ) of the securement devices ( 40,60 ). In this manner, a motorcycle helmet ( 24 ) may be secured to the passenger seat ( 30 ) of a motorcycle ( 22 ) when not in use.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of securing motorcyclehelmets. More specifically, the present invention relates to securingmotorcycle helmets on the external surface of a motorcycle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The use of a helmet has been shown to provide significant protection fora rider of a motorcycle or similar vehicle (e.g., a scooter, moped,all-terrain vehicle, or other open conveyance). The risks associatedwith riding a motorcycle are not limited to the operator of themotorcycle. Rather, when there is a passenger, this passenger is exposedto the same risks.

An operator will often be prepared, donning his/her helmet beforemounting the motorcycle, thus ensuring that he/she has protection whileriding. However, a problem exists when the operator wishes to carry apassenger. It is difficult to provide helmet protection for a passengersat all times. For example, if an operator elects to have as a passengerone who does not possess a helmet, either the passenger will have toride without protection, or the operator will have to forego his/her ownprotection to ensure that his/her passenger is protected.

Another problem is that, despite the attendant risks, an operator ridingalone may wish to forgo the use of a helmet over a portion of his/hertrip. A problem then arises as to what the operator is to do withhis/her helmet when he/she chooses not to wear it. It is desirable,therefore, that some means be provided for securing a helmet to amotorcycle when the helmet is not in use.

An unused helmet is conventionally secured to the motorcycle by means ofbungee cords. However, depending upon the number and length of thebungee cords involved, the attachment and/or detachment of the sparehelmet can be a lengthy and/or involved process. Also, the bungee cords,being elastic, can result in the loss of the spare helmet if notproperly secured. This may be not merely an inconvenience, but mayresult in the loss of the helmet and/or pose a physical danger to theoperator and others.

Methods have been found to store an unused helmet within the body of amotorcycle. These methods are limited to cruisers or other largemotorcycles, typically those having large saddlebags. For smaller, moreaerodynamic motorcycles, such as sports bikes, there is usuallyinsufficient space within the faring or elsewhere to store a sparehelmet.

Furthermore, there exists the potential of an unnecessary burden uponthe performance, comfort, and/or appearance of the motorcycle when largeor cumbersome devices, such as bungee cords or saddlebags, that may beused to secure an unused helmet continue to extend beyond the body ofthe motorcycle even when no unused helmet is being secured to themotorcycle.

What is needed, therefore, is a means to store a spare motorcycle helmetupon the body of a motorcycle, regardless of the size of the motorcycle.This means should desirably be simple in construction and operation,should securely mount the helmet to prevent loss, should be safe, shouldbe cost-effective, and should impose no significant burden when nohelmet is being secured to the motorcycle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be derived byreferring to the detailed description and claims when considered inconnection with the Figures, wherein like reference numbers refer tosimilar items throughout the Figures, and:

FIG. 1 depicts an oblique view of a motorcycle helmet securement systemsecuring a motorcycle helmet upon a motorcycle seat in accordance with apreferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 depicts an oblique view of first and second securement devicesfor the motorcycle helmet securement system of FIG. 1 in accordance witha preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 depicts an oblique view of first and second securement devicesfor the motorcycle helmet securement system of FIG. 1 in accordance withan alternative preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 depicts a block diagram of a process to affix the first andsecond securement devices of FIG. 2 to a motorcycle seat in accordancewith a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 depicts an exploded oblique view of the affixment of the firstand second securement devices of FIG. 2 to a motorcycle seat inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 depicts a block diagram of a process to use the motorcycle helmetsecurement system of FIG. 1 in accordance with a preferred embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 7 depicts an exploded oblique view of the placement/removal of amotorcycle helmet upon/from a motorcycle seat in accordance with apreferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 depicts an oblique view of the engagement/disengagement ofsecurement ends of the securement devices of FIG. 2 in accordance with apreferred embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 9 depicts an oblique view of the securement of a motorcycle helmetupon a motorcycle seat through the process of FIG. 6 in accordance witha preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 depicts an oblique view of a motorcycle helmet securement system20 securing a motorcycle helmet 24 upon a motorcycle seat 30 of amotorcycle 22, and FIG. 2 depicts an oblique view of a first securementdevice 40 and a second securement device 60 for securement system 20 inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Thefollowing discussion refers to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the term “motorcycle,” asused in this discussion, refers to a motorcycle, motor scooter, moped,three- or four-wheel all-terrain vehicle, or similar open vehicle.

Motorcycle helmet securement system 20 is a simple, secure, safe, andcost-effective system for securing a spare motorcycle helmet 24 upon thesecond seat of a motorcycle. Securement system 20 includes motorcycleseat 30, first securement device 40, second securement device 60, andmotorcycle helmet 24.

Motorcycle seat 30 is preferably the conventional second seat ofmotorcycle 22, i.e., the passenger seat. Seat 30 is removable frommotorcycle 22 in a manner normal for any particular motorcycle 22 andwell known to those skilled in the art. Motorcycle seat 30 is desirablymodified as discussed hereinafter to be a part of securement system 20.

Motorcycle helmet 24 is of the type having a chin guard 26. Chin guard26 configures helmet 24 so that securement devices 40 and 46 mayappropriately secure helmet 24 to motorcycle seat 30, as discussedhereinafter.

Desirably, first and second securement devices 40 and 60 aresubstantially identical. First securement device 40 is made up of afirst strap 42 with a first securement end 43 and a first affixment end44, and a second strap 46 with a second securement end 47 and a secondaffixment end 48.

Similarly, second securement device 60 is also made up of a first strap62 with a first securement end 63 and a first affixment end 64, and asecond strap 66 with a second securement end 67 and a second affixmentend 68.

Desirably, straps 42, 46, 62, and 66 are fabricated of nylon webbing orsome similar material well known to those skilled in the art. However,those skilled in the art will appreciate that the material of whichstraps 42, 46, 62, and 66 are fabricated is not germane. Any desirablematerial may be used without departing from the spirit of the presentinvention.

First securement device 40 includes a first buckle 50. First buckle 50has a first buckle component 51 attached to first securement end 43 onfirst strap 42, and a second buckle component 52 attached to secondsecurement end 47 on second strap 46. First and second buckle components51 and 52 of first buckle 50 are configured to engage each othersecurely.

Similarly, second securement device 60 includes a second buckle 70.Second buckle 70 has a first buckle component 71 attached to firstsecurement end 63 on first strap 62, and a second buckle component 72attached to second securement end 67 on second strap 66. First andsecond buckle components 71 and 72 of second buckle 70 are configured toengage each other securely.

In the preferred embodiment of FIG. 2, buckles 50 and 70 areconventional quick-release buckles of a type commonly found on straps.This type of buckle has a male component and a female component, shownherein for first securement device 40 as first buckle component 51attached to first securement end 43 and as second buckle component 52attached to second securement end 44, and for second securement device60 as first buckle component 71 attached to first securement end 63 andas second buckle component 72 attached to second securement end 64.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the exact type of buckleused for buckles 50 and 70, or which buckle components are affixed towhich securement ends, is not germane. Other buckle types attached inany desire configuration may be used without departing from the spiritof the present invention.

In FIG. 2, it may be seen that first tag ends 45 and 65 protrude fromfirst (male) buckle components 51 and 71,and second tag ends 49 and 69protrude from second (female) buckle components 52 and 72 for both firstand second securement devices 40 and 60, respectively. First tag ends 45and 65 are portions of first straps 42 and 62 extending beyond firstsecurement ends 43 and 63. Similarly, second tag ends 49 and 69 areportions of second straps 46 and 66 extending beyond second securementends 47 and 67. Tag ends 45, 49, 65, and 69 are used to snug helmet 24to seat 22, as discussed hereinafter.

FIG. 3 depicts an oblique view of first and second securement devicesfor motorcycle helmet securement system 20 in accordance with analternative embodiment of the present invention. The followingdiscussion refers to FIGS. 2 and 3.

In the preferred embodiment of FIG. 2, for each of first and secondsecurement devices 40 and 60, first and second straps 42 and 46 or 62and 66 are conjoined at affixment ends 44 and 48 or 64 and 68. That is,they are formed of a single piece of strapping material, where affixmentends 44 and 48 or 64 and 68 are proximate each other, essentiallyabutting each other. This embodiment serves two potential functions: itmay reduce the manufacturing cost of securement devices 40 and 60; andit may increase the strength of the affixment of securement devices 40and 60 to motorcycle seat 30 (discussed hereinafter).

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Furthermore, the preferred embodiment of FIG. 2 depicts first and secondaffixment ends 44 and 48 of first securement device 40 coupled togetherby means of a first grommet 55, and first and second affixment ends 64and 68 of second securement device 60 coupled together by means of asecond grommet 75. Grommets 55 and 75 serve as a means not only ofcoupling first strap 42 or 62 to second strap 46 or 66, respectively.Grommets 55 and 75 also provide a strong and reliable means of affixingaffixment ends 44 and 48 or 64 and 68 to motorcycle seat 30 (discussedhereinafter). Desirably, grommets 55 and 75 are common #0 brassgrommets, though it will be appreciated that this is not a requirementof the present invention.

In the alternative embodiment of FIG. 3, for each of first and secondsecurement devices 40 and 60, first and second straps 42 and 46 or 62and 66 are completely separate. That is, they are formed of separatepieces of strapping material. This alternative embodiment may be usedwhenever it is desired that first and second straps 42 and 46 or 62 and66 be separate, as for replacement purposes.

In the alternative embodiment of FIG. 3, the separate affixment ends 44,48, 64, and 68 may have separate grommets 56, 57, 76, and 77, asdepicted in FIG. 3, or may have a single grommet 55 or 75 per pair ofaffixment ends 44 and 46 or 64 and 68, as depicted in FIG. 2. Thoseskilled in the art will appreciate that the use of separate grommets,pairing grommets, or affixment means other than grommets does not departfrom the spirit of the present invention.

Any reference hereinafter to any component in FIG. 2 is assumed to applyequally to the like component in the embodiment of FIG. 3. Those skilledin the art will appreciate that the use of the alternative embodiment ofFIG. 3 neither alters the definitions or existence of first and secondsecurement devices 40 and 60 or any components thereof, nor departs fromthe spirit of the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a block diagram of a process 100 to affix first andsecond securement devices 40 and 60 to motorcycle seat 30, and FIG. 5depicts an exploded oblique view thereof in accordance with a preferredembodiment of the present invention. The following discussion refers toFIGS. 2, 4 and 5.

In process 100, first and second securement devices 40 and 60 areaffixed to motorcycle seat 30. Affixment process 100 is made up of aseat removal task 102, a first-device affixment subprocess 110, asecond-device affixment subprocess 120, and a seat reinstallation task130.

In seat removal task 102, motorcycle seat 30 is removed from motorcycle22. This is effected in a manner appropriate for the particularmotorcycle 22, which manner is well-known to those skilled in the art.

In first-device affixment subprocess 110, first securement device 40 isaffixed to motorcycle seat 30.

In a task 112 of subprocess 110, a first seat bolt 32 is removed from anunderside 36 of motorcycle seat 30.

In a task 114 of subprocess 110, first seat bolt 32 is passed throughfirst grommet 55, i.e., through second affixment end 48 and firstaffixment end 44 of second strap 46 of first securement device 40.

In a task 118 of subprocess 110, first seat bolt 32 is rebolted tounderside 36 of seat 30, thereby affixing first securement device 40 tomotorcycle seat 30.

In second-device affixment subprocess 120, second securement device 60is affixed to motorcycle seat 30.

In a task 122 of subprocess 120, a second seat bolt 34 is removed fromunderside 36 of motorcycle seat 30.

In a task 124 of subprocess 120, second seat bolt 34 is passed throughsecond grommet 75, i.e., through second affixment end 68 and firstaffixment end 64 of second strap 66 of second securement device 60.

In a task 128 of subprocess 120, second seat bolt 34 is rebolted tounderside 36 of seat 30, thereby affixing second securement device 60 tomotorcycle seat 30.

In task 130, motorcycle seat 30 is reinstalled upon motorcycle 22 in amanner appropriate for motorcycle 22 and known to those skilled in theart.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the order in whichsubprocesses 110 and 120 of process 100 are effected is not germane tothe present invention.

FIG. 6 depicts a block diagram of a process 200 to use motorcycle helmetsecurement system 20 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of thepresent invention. In conjunction with a subprocess 210 of process 200,FIGS. 7, 8, and 9 depict exploded oblique views of the placement ofmotorcycle helmet 24 upon motorcycle seat 30 (FIG. 7), the engagement ofsecurement ends 43, 47 and 63, 67 of securement devices 40 and 60 (FIG.8), and the securement of motorcycle helmet 24 upon motorcycle seat 30(FIG. 9) in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention. The following discussion in conjunction with subprocess 210refers to FIGS. 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Once affixment process 100 (discussed hereinbefore in conjunction withFIGS. 2, 4, and 5)) has been completed, first and second securementdevices 40 and 60 should extend from the junction of motorcycle seat 30and motorcycle 22 as depicted in FIG. 7.

Through process 200, motorcycle helmet securement system 20 may be used.Usage process 200 is made up of subprocess 210 to secure motorcyclehelmet 24 to motorcycle seat 30, and a subprocess 250 to releasemotorcycle helmet 24 from motorcycle seat 30. Subprocesses 210 and 250are iteratively and alternately effected. Those skilled in the art willappreciate that there is no order in which subprocesses 210 and 250 areeffected. Rather, whenever helmet 24 is not secured to seat 30,securement subprocess 210 may be used to secure helmet 24, and wheneverhelmet 24 is secured to seat 30, releasing subprocess 250 may be used torelease helmet 24.

Securement subprocess 210 is made up of a placement task 212, afirst-device securement hypertask 220, and a second-device securementhypertask 230.

In placement task 212 (FIGS. 6 and 7), motorcycle helmet 24 is placedupon motorcycle seat 30 in a placement direction 80.

In first-device securement hypertask 220, motorcycle helmet 24 issecured to motorcycle seat 30 by first securement device 40.

In a task 222 of hypertask 220 (FIGS. 6 and 7), first securement end 43of first securement device 40, i.e., first buckle component 51 of firstbuckle 50, is passed through an inside 28 of helmet 24 and over chinguard 26 in a first passage direction 82.

In a task 224 of hypertask 220 (FIGS. 6, 7, and 8), first and secondsecurement ends 43 and 47 of first securement device 40, i.e., first andsecond buckle components 51 and 52 of first buckle 50, are engaged in amanner appropriate for first buckle 50 and known to those skilled in theart. In the preferred embodiment of the Figures, task 224 is effected byinserting first buckle component 51 into second buckle component 52 inan engagement direction 84.

In a task 226 of hypertask 220 (FIGS. 6 and 9), first securement device40 is snugged by pulling first tag end 45 of first securement device 40in a first snugging direction 86 and/or pulling second tag end 49 offirst securement device 40 in a second snugging direction 87. Thissecures motorcycle helmet 24 to motorcycle seat 30 by first securementdevice 40.

In second-device securement hypertask 230, motorcycle helmet 24 isfurther secured to motorcycle seat 30 by second securement device 60.

In a task 232 of hypertask 230 (FIGS. 6, and 7), first securement end 63of second securement device 60, i.e., first buckle component 71 ofsecond buckle 70, is passed through an inside 28 of helmet 24 and overchin guard 26 in a second passage direction 83.

In a task 234 of hypertask 230 (FIGS. 6, 7, and 8), first and secondsecurement ends 63 and 67 (FIG. 2) of second securement device 60 (FIGS.2 and 7), i.e., first and second buckle components 71 and 72 (FIG. 2) ofsecond buckle 70 (FIG. 2), are engaged in a manner appropriate forbuckle 70 and known to those skilled in the art. In the preferredembodiment of the Figures, task 234 is effected by inserting firstbuckle component 71 into second buckle component 72 in an engagementdirection 84 (FIG. 8).

In a task 226 of hypertask 230 (FIGS. 6 and 9), second securement device60 is snugged by pulling first tag end 65 of second securement device 60in first snugging direction 86 and/or pulling second tag end 69 (FIG. 2)of second securement device 60 in second snugging direction 87. Thisfurther secures motorcycle helmet 24 to motorcycle seat 30 by secondsecurement device 60.

After subprocess 210 has been effected, motorcycle helmet is effectivelyand safely secured to motorcycle seat 30 by both first and secondsecurement devices 40 and 60.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the order in whichhypertasks 220 and 230 of subprocess 210 are effected is not germane tothe present invention.

In conjunction with subprocess 250 of process 200, FIGS. 8 and 7 (inthat order) depict exploded oblique views of the disengagement ofsecurement ends 43, 47 and 63, 67 of securement devices 40 and 60 (FIG.8), and the release of motorcycle helmet 24 from motorcycle seat 30(FIG. 7) in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention. The following discussion in conjunction with subprocess 250refers to FIGS. 2, 6, 7, and 8.

Release subprocess 250 is made up of a first-device releasing hypertask260, a second-device releasing hypertask 270, and a helmet lifting task280.

In a task 262 of hypertask 260 (FIGS. 6 and 9), first securement end 43,i.e., first buckle component 51, of first securement device 40 isdisengaged from second securement end 47 of first securement device 40,i.e., second buckle component 52 of first buckle 50, in a mannerappropriate for buckle 50 and known to those skilled in the art. In thepreferred embodiment of the Figures, task 262 involves squeezing thelatching tabs 53 (FIG. 2) of first buckle component 51, and moving firstbuckle component 51 away from second buckle component 52 in adisengagement direction 90.

In second-device releasing hypertask 270, motorcycle helmet 24 isfurther release from motorcycle seat 30.

In a task 272 of hypertask 270 (FIGS. 6 and 9), first securement end 63(FIG. 2) of second securement device 60 (FIG. 2), i.e., first bucklecomponent 71 (FIG. 2) of second buckle 70 (FIG. 2), is disengaged fromsecond securement end 67 (FIG. 2) of second securement device 60 (FIG.2), i.e., second buckle component 72 (FIG. 2) of second buckle 70 (FIG.2), in a manner appropriate for buckle 70 and known to those skilled inthe art. In the preferred embodiment of the Figures, task 272 involvessqueezing the latching tabs 73 (FIG. 2) of first buckle component 71,and moving first buckle component 71 away from second buckle component72 in disengagement direction 90.

Once hypertasks 260 and 270 have been effected, motorcycle helmet 24 isfully disengaged from motorcycle seat 30.

In lifting task 280 (FIGS. 6 and 7), motorcycle helmet 24 is lifted frommotorcycle seat 30 in lifting direction 92.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the order in whichhypertasks 260 and 270 of subprocess 250 are effected is not germane tothe present invention.

While not demonstrated in the Figures, it will be appreciated that, whenmotorcycle helmet 24 is not secured to motorcycle seat 30, thesecurement ends 43, 47, 63, and 67 (FIGS. 2 and 7) of first and secondsecurement devices 40 and 60 (FIG. 7) may be tucked under seat 30. Thiswould keep securement ends 43, 47, 63, and 67 from posing a potentialhazard to the operator, to motorcycle 22, or to themselves, and wouldimprove the aesthetics of motorcycle 22.

Alternatively, securement ends 43, 47, 63, and 67 may be cross-coupled.That is, first securement end 43 of first securement device 40 may beengaged with second securement end 67 of second securement device 60,and first securement end 63 of second securement device 60 may beengaged with second securement end 47 of first securement device 40. Tagends 45, 49, 65, and 69 may then be tucked under first and secondsecurement devices 40 and 60.

In summary, the present invention teaches a motorcycle helmet securementsystem and methods of attachment and usage thereof. The straightforwardand simple design of motorcycle helmet securement system 20 makes iteasy and cost effective to manufacture, practical for use with virtuallyany make or model of motorcycle 22, easy and quick to use, safe, secure,and imposes no substantial burden when not in use.

Although the preferred embodiments of the invention have beenillustrated and described in detail, it will be readily apparent tothose skilled in the art that various modifications may be made thereinwithout departing from the spirit of the invention or from the scope ofthe appended claims.

1. A motorcycle helmet securement system comprising: a motorcycle seat;a securement device comprising: a first strap of said securement devicecomprising: a first securement end of said securement device; and afirst affixment end of said securement device, wherein said firstaffixment end is affixed to said motorcycle seat; and a second strap ofsaid securement device comprising: a second securement end of saidsecurement device; and a second affixment end of said securement device,wherein said second affixment end is affixed to said motorcycle seat;and a motorcycle helmet configured to be secured to said motorcycle seatby said securement device.
 2. A motorcycle helmet securement system asclaimed in claim 1 wherein: said motorcycle seat comprises an underside;and said first and second affixment ends of said securement device areaffixed to said underside of said motorcycle seat.
 3. A motorcyclehelmet securement system as claimed in claim 2 wherein: said motorcycleseat further comprises a seat bolt; and said first and second affixmentends of said securement device are affixed to said underside of saidmotorcycle seat by said seat bolt.
 4. A motorcycle helmet securementsystem as claimed in claim 1 wherein said securement device additionallycomprises: a buckle comprising: a first buckle component attached tosaid first securement end of said securement device; and a second bucklecomponent attached to said second securement end of said securementdevice and configured to engage to said first buckle component.
 5. Amotorcycle helmet securement system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: saidmotorcycle helmet further comprises a chin guard; and said firstsecurement end of said securement device is configured to pass throughan inside of said motorcycle helmet, configured to pass over said chinguard, and configured to engage said second securement end of saidsecurement device.
 6. A motorcycle helmet securement system as claimedin claim 1 wherein: said securement device is a first securement device;said motorcycle helmet securement system additionally comprises: asecond securement device comprising: a first strap of said secondsecurement device comprising: a first securement end; and a firstaffixment end, wherein said first affixment end of said secondsecurement device is affixed to said motorcycle seat; and a second strapof said second securement device comprising: a second securement end;and a second affixment end, wherein said second affixment end of saidsecond securement device is affixed to said motorcycle seat; and saidmotorcycle helmet is configured to be secured to said motorcycle seat bysaid first and second securement devices.
 7. A motorcycle helmetsecurement system as claimed in claim 6 wherein: said motorcycle seatcomprises an underside; said first and second affixment ends of saidfirst securement device are affixed to said to said underside of saidmotorcycle seat; and said first and second affixment ends of said secondsecurement device are affixed to said underside of said motorcycle seat.8. A motorcycle helmet securement system as claimed in claim 7 wherein:said motorcycle seat further comprises: a first seat bolt; and a secondseat bolt; said first and second affixment ends of said first securementdevice are affixed to said underside of said motorcycle seat by saidfirst seat bolt; and said first and second affixment ends of said secondsecurement device are affixed to said underside of said motorcycle seatby said second seat bolt.
 9. A motorcycle helmet securement system asclaimed in claim 6 wherein: said first securement device additionallycomprises a first buckle comprising: a first buckle component attachedto said first securement end of said first securement device; and asecond buckle component attached to said second securement end of saidfirst securement device and configured to engage said first bucklecomponent of said first buckle; and said second securement deviceadditionally comprises a second buckle comprising: a first bucklecomponent attached to said first securement end of said secondsecurement device; and a second buckle component attached to said secondsecurement end of said second securement device and configured to engagesaid first buckle component of said second buckle.
 10. A motorcyclehelmet securement system as claimed in claim 6 wherein: said motorcyclehelmet further comprises a chin guard; said first securement end of saidfirst securement device is configured to pass through an inside of saidmotorcycle helmet, configured to pass over said chin guard, andconfigured to engage said second securement end of said first securementdevice; and said first securement end of said second securement deviceis configured to pass through said inside of said motorcycle helmet,configured to pass over said chin guard, and configured to engage saidsecond securement end of said second securement device.
 11. A motorcyclehelmet securement system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first strapof said securement device is conjoined with said second strap of saidsecurement device, said first affixment end of said securement devicebeing proximate said second affixment end of said securement device. 12.A usage method for a motorcycle helmet securement system, said usagemethod comprising securing a motorcycle helmet to a motorcycle, saidsecuring activity comprising: placing said motorcycle helmet upon amotorcycle seat of said motorcycle; passing a first securement end of asecurement device of said motorcycle helmet securement system through aninside of said motorcycle helmet; and engaging said first securement endof said securement device with a second securement end of saidsecurement device.
 13. A usage method as claimed in claim 12 whereinsaid engaging activity engages a first buckle component of a buckle witha second buckle component of said buckle, wherein said first bucklecomponent of said buckle is attached to said first securement end ofsaid securement device, and said second buckle component of said buckleis attached to said second securement end of said securement device. 14.A usage method as claimed in claim 12 additionally comprising releasingsaid motorcycle helmet from said motorcycle, said releasing activitycomprising: releasing said securement device, said releasing activitycomprising disengaging said first securement end of said securementdevice from said second securement end of said securement device; andlifting said motorcycle helmet from said motorcycle seat.
 15. A usagemethod as claimed in claim 12 wherein said securement device is a firstsecurement device, and said securing activity additionally comprises:passing a first securement end of a second securement device of saidmotorcycle helmet securement system through said inside of saidmotorcycle helmet; and engaging said first securement end of said secondsecurement device with a second securement end of said second securementdevice.
 16. A usage method as claimed in claim 15 wherein: said engagingactivity for said first securement device engages a first bucklecomponent of a first buckle with a second buckle component of said firstbuckle, wherein said first buckle component of said first buckle isattached to said first securement end of said first securement device,and said second buckle component of said first buckle is attached tosaid second securement end of said first securement device; and saidengaging activity for said second securement device engages a firstbuckle component of a second buckle with a second buckle component ofsaid second buckle, wherein said first buckle component is affixed tosaid first securement end of said second securement device, and saidsecond buckle component of said second buckle is affixed to said secondsecurement end of said second securement device.
 17. A usage method asclaimed in claim 15 additionally comprising releasing said motorcyclehelmet from said motorcycle, said releasing activity comprising:releasing said first securement device, said releasing activitycomprising disengaging said first securement end of said firstsecurement device from said second securement end of said firstsecurement device; releasing said second securement device, saidreleasing activity comprising disengaging said first securement end ofsaid second securement device from said second securement end of saidsecond securement device; and lifting said motorcycle helmet from saidmotorcycle seat.
 18. An affixment method for a motorcycle helmetsecurement system, said affixment method comprising: removing amotorcycle seat from a motorcycle; affixing a securement device to saidmotorcycle seat, wherein said securement device has: a first affixmentend of said securement device; and a second affixment end of saidsecurement device; and reinstalling said motorcycle seat upon saidmotorcycle.
 19. An affixment method as claimed in claim 18 wherein saidattaching activity comprises: removing a seat bolt from an underside ofsaid motorcycle seat; passing said seat bolt through said secondaffixment end and said first affixment end of said securement device;and affixing said securement device to said underside of said motorcycleseat.
 20. An affixment method as claimed in claim 18 wherein: saidsecurement device is a first securement device; said affixment methodadditionally comprises attaching a second securement device to saidmotorcycle seat, wherein said second securement device has: a firstaffixment end; and a second affixment end; said attaching activity forsaid first securement device comprises: removing a first seat bolt froman underside of said motorcycle seat; passing said first seat boltthrough said second affixment end and said first affixment end of saidfirst securement device; and affixing said first securement device tosaid underside of said motorcycle seat; and said attaching activity forsaid second securement device comprises: removing a second seat boltfrom said underside of said motorcycle seat; passing said second seatbolt through said second affixment end and said first affixment end ofsaid second securement device; and affixing said second securementdevice to said underside of said motorcycle seat.